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I am 52 years old I have been on birth control for over thirty years. I have been told to go off my birth control and my cycle will stop is this true I do I know I am ready for menopause and what do I do for protection do I even need to worry about protection My doctor says to use condoms for six months we really do not want to do that what do you think?

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1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:menopause and birth controlI am 52 years old I have been on birth control for over thirty years. I have been told to go off my birth control and my cycle will stop is this true I do I know I am ready for menopause and what do I do for protection do I even need to worry about protection My doctor says to use condoms for six months we really do not want to do that what do you think?

After 50 your risk of stroke and / or heart attack increases dramatically with birth control use. I went off it after age 50. I will tell you I now have some vaginal dryness, and need to use KY lubrication during intimacy. When you go off the birth control, you will likely allow your body to go through a natural menopause, and you do want to use other forms (my husband had a vasectomy years before) of birth control until you have gone the magic year without menstruation. I also know I am losing some of my "umph" and experiencing the first stages of aging in arthritis.

You will need to decide for yourself - is the intimacy with your husband and protection worth a stroke or heart attack? It's a pretty severe price to pay for the harmone benefits.

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Report This| Share this:menopause and birth controlAfter 50 your risk of stroke and / or heart attack increases dramatically with birth control use. I went off it after age 50. I will tell you I now have some vaginal dryness, and need to use KY lubrication during intimacy. When you go off the birth control, you will likely allow your body to go through a natural menopause, and you do want to use other forms (my husband had a vasectomy years before) of birth control until you have gone the magic year without menstruation. I also know I am losing some of my "umph" and experiencing the first stages of aging in arthritis.

You will need to decide for yourself - is the intimacy with your husband and protection worth a stroke or heart attack? It's a pretty severe price to pay for the harmone benefits.

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